Friends:

Well, it's 12:40am on Saturday and I can't sleep.  Many things in my head that I'm thinking about.  Christmas is just 5 days away now, it will be a wonderful celebration of the birth of our King.  Take time to call your family, friends, neighbor and maybe even a co-worker and invite them to worship on Christmas Eve, share with them the Christmas story.  I'm looking forward to hanging with the family on Christmas day as well, sharing Christmas meal (watching some football) and just being together.  Now days families are spread out all over but remember to give them all a call, tell them you love them and you miss seeing them.  May God Bless you as learn more about the Babe in the manger.  He is King of Kings !  

His Peace

Christmas Is Just About Here

Friends:

Well, I'm very excited about Christmas this year.  Our family moved to our new townhouse and it's fun putting decorations up in a new place.  Also, we are finding out that we don't have the room that we used to and now what to do with all the extra decorations? 

I'm working on music for Christmas Eve services at Lutheran Church of Hope and also for Sunday Worship on December 28th.  I'm singing "Immanuel" at the 6pm Christmas Eve service and then on the 28th singing "Christmas Like A Child" at all the morning worship at Hope.  I would sure like to see you all if you have a chance at either of the services.  It will truly be a time of worship and praise.  And if you have never heard Pastor Mike preach...well get prepared for the Holy Spirit to touch you !  Again, Jesus is the Reason for the Season !!

Dalend Mackey

Hello Friends:  

Well, 3 weeks ago I had my right hip replaced and I'm finally getting around enough that I can get to the basement on my own and be able to work on my iMac and update the Blog again...it's good to be back...not close to 100% but able to communicate with all of you.  I've been walking with a cane making many laps around the townhouse and doing all my exercises .  Today was the first day that I actually got out of the house and into a car (not driving of course) and went to the bank, had lunch with my wife and man, I was so tired, I had to go home and take a short nap.  I'm excited about getting to worship tomorrow and spend time with my Hope family..I just can't wait.  I expect that each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families and I ask God to give us all a Blessed Christmas as well.  Thank you Father for our family and friends.

His Peace

Dalend